Lincoln County, MT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lincoln County increased by 3,112. In this period, the peak population was 21,895 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
---|---|---|---|
2000 | 18,783 | - | - |
2001 | 18,533 | -250 | -1.33% |
2002 | 18,476 | -57 | -0.31% |
2003 | 18,584 | 108 | 0.58% |
2004 | 18,628 | 44 | 0.24% |
2005 | 18,728 | 100 | 0.54% |
2006 | 18,687 | -41 | -0.22% |
2007 | 18,805 | 118 | 0.63% |
2008 | 18,813 | 8 | 0.04% |
2009 | 18,836 | 23 | 0.12% |
2010 | 19,693 | 857 | 4.55% |
2011 | 19,629 | -64 | -0.32% |
2012 | 19,494 | -135 | -0.69% |
2013 | 19,437 | -57 | -0.29% |
2014 | 19,208 | -229 | -1.18% |
2015 | 19,085 | -123 | -0.64% |
2016 | 19,332 | 247 | 1.29% |
2017 | 19,589 | 257 | 1.33% |
2018 | 19,862 | 273 | 1.39% |
2019 | 20,099 | 237 | 1.19% |
2020 | 19,734 | -365 | -1.82% |
2021 | 20,582 | 848 | 4.30% |
2022 | 21,510 | 928 | 4.51% |
2023 | 21,895 | 385 | 1.79% |
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Lincoln County, MT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Lincoln County's population increased by 910 (4.84%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Lincoln County's population increased by 41 (0.21%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Lincoln County's population increased by 2,161 (10.95%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Lincoln County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 21,895.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lincoln County's population peaked in year 2023 at 21,895.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lincoln County's population was lowest in year 2002 at 18,476.
Lincoln County, MT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Lincoln County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Lincoln County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.72% per year. Overall the population grew 16.57% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Lincoln County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.72% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 Lincoln County population grew the most, with an increase of 928 people (a 4.51% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Lincoln County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 365 people (a 1.82% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Lincoln County, MT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lincoln County's population increased by 1,313 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 928 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 385 (1.79%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Lincoln County, MT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Lincoln County increased by 2,458 (12.65%). The population was highest at 21,895 in the year 2023 and lowest at 19,085 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.22%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)